Life under rebel rule in an Ethiopian holy city

Diversity Holidays and Celebrations In May (Week 2)

In 2001, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) adopted the Universal Declaration of Cultural Diversity and in December 2002, the United Nations General Assembly declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialog and Development. The day

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Kenya: Major Boost for Anti-FGM War in Tharaka Nithi

[Nation] The war on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Tharaka Nithi County is set to receive a boost after the county assembly adopted an Anti-FGM policy.

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Glimmer of hope seen in India, but virus crisis not over yet

By KRUTIKA PATHI and ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL Associated Press BENGALURU, India (AP) — A dip in the number of coronavirus cases in Mumbai is offering a glimmer of hope for India, which is suffering through a surge of infections. In the last week, the number of new cases plunged by nearly 70% in the

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DPH report: 2,104 opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts in 2020 - African American News Today - EIN Presswire

Opioid deaths increased by 5 percent in 2020 and according to state health officials, the highest rate was among African-American men.

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More support for online voting in union poll - Barbados Today

The Third Vice President of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) Kimberly Agard has indicated her support for online voting in the July 15 elections. Against internal rumblings and division on the issue, Agard, who last month served notice that she would challenge President Akanni McDowall

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Africa: Travel By U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Jeffrey Feltman

[State Department] Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Jeffrey Feltman has just completed his first visit to the region as U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, traveling to Egypt, Eritrea, Sudan, and Ethiopia from May 4 to 13, 2021.

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2 Year Old Shoots Himself - Milwaukee Community Journal

A 2-year-old kid got tightly to a weapon late Friday night and inadvertently shot himself, Milwaukee police say. It happened right around 11:40 p.m. close to North 48th and West Marion road. Police said the kid was genuinely harmed and taken to a space emergency clinic, where he is in basic

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It Only Took 8 Years: Chris Webber Finally Elected To The Basketball Hall of Fame

Former NBA All-Star Chris Webber is finally getting the recognition he deserves and will be elected to the basketball Hall of Fame, several sources revealed to ESPN's The Undefeated. Webber was announced as a part of the 2021 Hall of Fame class that will also include Ben Wallace, Paul Pierce, and

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Africa Hits the Court With Professional Basketball League Debut

[VOA] Johannesburg -- Twenty-six games, writing a major chapter of African sports history. That's the narrative of the inaugural season of the new Basketball Africa League, an offshoot of the U.S. National Basketball Association.

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The Success of Sheriff Mark Pettway’s Renewed for Reentry Program

By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times In Alabama, about a third of inmates return to jail within six or seven months of being released. During his campaign for office, Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway said he wanted to do something about those numbers—and he has. Shortly after becoming sheriff

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Nigeria: Police Arrest Ex-Soldier Who Trains ESN Militants

[Premium Times] The former army personnel is allegedly responsible for training and recruiting people into the Eastern Security Network, the militant arm of the outlawed pro-Biafra group, IPOB.

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$.5b spent on covid19 by Health Ministry in 18 months - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

JUST over half a billion dollars have been spent in the past 18 months by the Health Ministry in fighting covid19, Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh told the Parliament on Friday. It was not clear if the amount given included the cost of vaccines. Speaking during debate on the 2021/2022 budg

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Construction of new Mchinji Border Post excites Veep Chilima

The pace at which the construction of the new state-of-the-art Mchinji Border One Stop Post has excited vice president, Saulos Chilima, who has since urged all those involved in the project to make sure it is done by December. Chilima was in Mchinji on Tuesday where, apart from touring the

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Harare launches crackdown on bicycle, dog owners - NewsDay Zimbabwe

BY RICHARD MUPONDE HARARE City Council (HCC) has launched a crackdown on bicycle and dog owners, demanding that they buy licences in The post Harare launches crackdown on bicycle, dog owners appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.

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Uganda: Obote Speech On Eve of Uganda's Independence 1962

[Independent (Kampala)] Prime Minister Obote speech on eve of Uganda's Independence in 1962

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Senators vote to impeach Governor Mohamud

Despite Governor Mohamud’s spirited defence before the House, senators still voted to impeach him

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Nigeria: FCTA Demolishes Park Turned to 'Drug Colony'

[Daily Trust] The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has demolished a taxi park at NICON Junction, Maitama, Abuja, for allegedly turning it into a drug colony and a den for criminals.

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Kenya: Delayed Form One Selection Creates Room for Canvassing

[Nation] The decision to delay Form One selection for six weeks after the release of Standard Eight exam results has opened a window to aggressive canvassing for vacancies, especially in top-performing secondary schools.

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Cuomo Says Vaccinated New Yorkers Can Go Mask Free

N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced beginning Wednesday, vaccinated New Yorkers will no longer be required to wear face masks in most settings

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Nigeria: NPA Saga - Ex-Liberian President Disheartened By Hadiza Usman's Suspension

[Premium Times] Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf says she has known Hadiza Usman as an accomplished leader and dedicated servant.

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181 patients recover from Covid-19, 48 in ICU

181 patients recover from Covid-19 as country records 159 new infections from 4,046 samples in last 24 hours raising cases to 251,057.

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A tropical dragon fruit story - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Up until about five years ago dragon fruit conjured up images of smoothie bowls embellished with this vibrant red or white-fleshed fruit permeated with thousands of tiny black seeds. A very far-off reality for me for two reasons, I don’t like smoothie bowls and I was very unfamiliar with dragon

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Our House: Keeping Homes Black-Owned in D.C.’s Ward 7 and 8

Homeowner’s Dreams Deferred on Talbert Street in Southeast Five years ago, Brittany Bennett and her two young sons lived in a shelter for the homeless on New York Avenue. And while she often dreamed of purchasing a home, she also spent many sleepless nights wondering how her dream could become

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“A Journey Through the Gospel of John” – Dallas Post Tribune

St. John 15:7-16 Christ – Our True Vine Part II From our last study in the grand chapter of St. John 15, the most prominent thought was fruit-bearing, for the Lord expects believers to bear fruit. If the believer is to be a fruit producer of the Vine, he or she must depend on Christ […]

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South Africa: Employment and Labour On Funding Vaccines for Uninsured Workers Without Medical Cover

Press Release - Minister Nxesi's vaccine shot in the arm as Compensation Fund, entities set aside R1.35-billion for 3 million uninsured workers

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350 Students to Receive GEDs/HSEDs in Virtual Graduation Ceremony Hosted by MATC May 18 - Milwaukee Community Journal

Milwaukee Area Technical College will host a graduation for 350 students receiving General Educational Development (GED) certificates and High School Equivalency Diplomas (HSEDs). The virtual ceremony will stream at matc.stageclip.com beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 18. The ceremony will recognize

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Many Who Work 40 Hour Weeks Cannot Afford Housing - Milwaukee Community Journal

By S. E. Williams | Black Voice News When Kate posted on Twitter earlier this year, “The bank says I can’t afford a $950 mortgage, so I pay $1400 a month in rent instead,” the post was retweeted 94,000 times. Kate’s post is reflective of the affordable housing crisis which forces households into

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Alvin Ailey - Wikipedia

African-American dancer, choreographer and activist Alvin Ailey photographed by

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Refugees commit human and financial resources to develop Malawi if integrated

Refugees and asylum seekers who are running successful businesses have pleaded with the Malawi Government to consider integrating them, assuring that they are prepared to use their human and financial capital to help in transforming the socioeconomic strata of the country. One of the concerned

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“New Deal for Artists” – A good one at that [MOVIE REVIEW] - African American News Today - EIN Presswire

… a woman and included an African American theatre under its umbrella. Plays … and theatre projects that supported African American musicians and actors, alongside everyone …

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